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Veritas Preparatory School - Classical and Christian - Veritas Students Experience the Arts

More than 1,000 students from Washoe County and surrounding districts attended the concert at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. The event was tailored for young audiences, blending music with storytelling and education. y.
Veritas Preparatory School - Classical and Christian - Veritas Students Experience the Arts

The sounds of violins, trumpets and timpani filled the concert hall last Friday as students from Veritas Preparatory School attended a special performance by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. The field trip, part of the orchestra’s annual “The Orchestra Sings” Youth Concert Series, introduced young learners to classical music in a live, professional setting. 

More than 1,000 students from Washoe County and surrounding districts attended the concert at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. The event was tailored for young audiences, blending music with storytelling and education. Under the baton of conductor Jason Altieri, the Reno Phil guided students through a musical journey featuring works by Beethoven, Dvorak and Stravinsky. 

For many Veritas students, it was their first time seeing a live orchestra. 

“I liked the orchestra. The music was very loud but also very pretty,” said second grader Aaron Ernst. 

The performance included interactive segments with singing, dancing and recorder-playing by students in the audience. 

Classical music, like classical education, has roots in the early Christian church. At Veritas, students are taught to appreciate the history and beauty of art, literature and music. They learn to value beauty and harmony—both of which are reflected in classical compositions. 

The Bible teaches us to pursue truth and beauty. Philippians 4:8 tells us, “...whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” 

The Reno Philharmonic Youth Concerts are part of the organization’s broader education initiative, which includes in-school programs, musician visits and curriculum resources designed to support Nevada’s fine arts standards. 

 


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